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FUELforTHOUGHT
by Dave Koehler
7/7/03
I have a 14-1 383 Chevy stroker that makes 620 hp on race fuel. I would like to try it on alcohol to make added hp. My fuel pump and lines are alky compatible. What else would I have to do to convert? Also, will nitrous work with alky?
Thank you for any help you can give.
Carl
Carl,
Let's put a Tunnel Ram fuel injection on
it and be done with it. Having said that, I
assume you are talking about an alky carb setup.
I don't do carbs but here is a start. Get an
alcohol dominator from one of the professional
carb builders, like Pro Systems, Braswell, etc.
Your choice.
You will also need a pair of double needle/seat
float bowls from McClintic Industries (505-292-1311)
and a Koehler Fuel Control. Lose the foam in
the fuel tank and remove any filters, as they
will be a flow choke.
As to the nitrous, most folks use gasoline
as the fuel enrichment even with an alky carb
or fuel injection. It is a little easier to
grasp for most than an alky/alky setup. Regardless
of enrichment fuel, you will need a complete
separate fuel system for the nitrous system
to avoid tuning problems.
Here is a photo of an
alky carb with the McClintic bowls that I custom
hard lined a Koehler Fuel Control into.
Have a safe race.
Dave Koehler
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